filing plastic keytop edges...

[Thomas Cole]

You could use a router table with a laminate trimmer bit to get the 
worst of it off. Mind the key lead holes if it's a grand.

Notching can be done on the same machine with a straight bit, key held 
in a jig. This is a pretty scary operation and you'll want to practice 
on some old throw away keys. Hold the keytop firmly to the keystick and 
go slow with this operation to avoid chipping or loosening the keytop.

Straighten up the irregularities and break the edges with a mill smooth 
file.

Buenos Notches
Tom Cole

pianolover 88 wrote:

> Since the nice old lady who was  doing all my keytop replacement 
> passed away recently, I am now doing the work in my shop. Just wanted 
> to ask the list for tips on the best/fastest/safest method for filing 
> the  edges off the molded keytops once the glue is dry. I've already 
> filed the first 13 using a standard bastard file, but maaaaan....it's 
> a job! Especially since there is so much excess hanging over the 
> edges! Thanks!
>
> Terry Peterson
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